The Physics of Computer Keyboards


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Works Cited
Bisht, D., & Bakhshi, R. (2018). Knowledge of computer ergonomics and incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among students of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India. Journal of Applied & Natural Science, 10(1), 323. Retrieved from http://login.proxy.library.uaf.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edb&AN=128407629&site=eds-live

Codemonkeymike. (2018, April 18). Rubber Dome Animation[GIF].
Posted on DeskAuthority forum via link https://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/what-gives-rubber-dome-that-sudden-drop-t18738.html

Corsair Strafe [Personal photograph taken in Fairbanks, Alaska]. (2018, November 21).
Example of Cherry MX switch Keyboard

Fylladitakis, E. (2016, April 04). The Cougar Attack X3 Mechanical Keyboard & 450M Gaming Mouse Review. Retrieved November 22, 2018, from https://www.anandtech.com/show/10176/cougar-attack-x3-keyboard/4

Keyboard actuation force


Hafiz Muhammad hussain, Shireen rahat khanzada, Kashmala khan, Atiqpass:[_]ur_rehman memon, Jam feroz, Syed zulqarnain ali, & Ahson khwaja. (2015). Awareness of Good Posture and Computer Ergonomics among Medical Students of Isra University. International Journal of Physiotherapy, Vol 2, Iss 6, Pp 987-991 (2015), (6), 987. https://doi.org/10.15621/ijphy/2015/v2i6/80758

Harris, R. H. (1977). U.S. Patent No. US4118611A. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Buckling Spring mechanism pictures and description

IBM Model M13 Keyboard [Personal photograph taken in Fairbanks, Alaska]. (2018, November 21).
Model M13 Keyboard by IBM

Karenatsharon. (2013, September 25). Blue. Retrieved November 21, 2018, from https://www.flickr.com/photos/92826985@N03/9936736514/in/photolist-g95nzm-rauGn4-geV2US-qQsN3f-53VCJ3-nhwWyy-amNBh-dNdfVX-jszS2U-eQ5naM-wSDA7E-52xdKX-5WZBaf-nYCjZN-82mEEM-4Mfwpc-7A6zAh-qsRi1R-FtCJEi-aNHoqi-qyUtCA-o1tviU-aH5kaX-fABDxd-3ffJa3-JsMTnt-677ii3-mFLAob-yrqKKA-asdwoj-55oM54-7yrs2h-agLVaN-JmaMaZ-oii1xp-mhoa82-GTjXH-p5ofHa-dbY2gB-avTXV6-njSUF7-dSD566-FLWLdQ-8iiAXM-5Ni1uQ-f5rGMX-3uxBg-wgt1Y-6Szrn7-iiwz78 (Originally photographed 2013, September 25)
Website Background

Knight, Randall Dewey. (2013). Student workbook, Physics for scientists and engineers, a strategic approach with modern physics, third edition. Boston, Mass. :Pearson,

Laptop Keyboard [Personal photograph taken in Fairbanks, Alaska]. (2018, November 21).
Laptop Keyboard Example

Murmann, G. (1982). U.S. Patent No. US4467160A. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Cherry MX Switch Design


Murata, T. (1984). U.S. Patent No. US4642433A. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Alps switch mechanism and pictures


Rubber Dome Keyboard [Personal photograph taken in Fairbanks, Alaska]. (2018, November 21).
Rubber Dome Keyboard Example

Sanaeinasab, H., Saffari, M., Valipour, F., Alipour, H. R., Sepandi, M., Al Zaben, F., & Koenig, H. G. (2018). The effectiveness of a model-based health education intervention to improve ergonomic posture in office computer workers: a randomized controlled trial. International Archives of Occupational & Environmental Health, 91(8), 951–962. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-018-1336-1

Techquickie. (2015, February 10). Retrieved November 21, 2018, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLBKUbnLYTs
A great summary of computer ergonomics

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All pictures not cited were taken by Javier De Leon and are licensed under CC BY 2.0

Javier De Leon
Physics 211 - Fall 2018
University of Alaska Fairbanks
"Blue" by karenatsharon is licensed under CC BY 2.0